I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

My motto in life is 'If you think it, you can do it' and if we all apply that thought we can end hunger the world over.

Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.

What do you get when you kiss a guy? You get enough germs to catch pneumonia. After you do, he'll never phone you.

It was step by step that I earned my way into the lives and hearts of people by giving them recordings that I grew to love and as I found my listening audience also grew to love.

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.

Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.